Using their Interruptible Load Program, businesses in the Philippines will be authorized to use power generators during a probable energy crisis during 2015. The action taken by their House energy committee opens the door for lower power fees for consumers of power and a drop in power requirements during the projected power crisis.
It is estimated that the power crises will occur during two weeks of April, 2015.
Although additional fees will be charged for those using power generators, the fees will be less than those charged for power usage during the potential energy crisis, which is welcome news for businesses.

Two Russian Physicists believe that Tesla’s program to transmit power from a tower, wirelessly, is a credible one and have taken steps to resurrect the plan.
Though not a proven theory during Tesla’s lifetime, the scientists believe in the program and have set out to prove it.
The studies have begun, and if correct, the tower could transmit power through the airwaves, and provide clean energy. This worldwide energy system could provide power efficiently to millions of users. Tesla, deemed a polarizing scientist even now 70 years after his death, left behind very detailed notes on his design of the Magnifying Transmitter System and its operation principles.

A new record of renewable energy use was set by Germany. Recently it was announced that of the country’s electricity demand, 75% is furnished by renewable energy sources. The usage of wind and solar to provide energy is credited with a large portion of renewable energy, and electricity prices fell into the negative zone.

Germany’s reliance on and production of renewable energy is at least double that of the U.S. Renewal generators in Germany provided an estimated 40 billion kilowatt hours of electricity during the first quarter of 2014, meeting almost 30% of the country’s demand for electrical power.

The drought-ridden west coast suddenly became drenched and damaged and included massive power outages up and down the state caused by wind, which downed power lines, trees, and homes and landslides taking down power poles.

Over 200,000 residences and businesses suffered power outages that may last days for some. Priorities for first responders are to save lives, rescue people, and clear the roads. Then their task becomes removing debris that is blocking access to power facilities. So power restoration is not at the top of their priority list.

It’s been over five years since the area suffered anywhere near this type of devastating storm. Recent fires that shaved the hills produced landslides that virtually covered entire neighborhoods. A tornado even appeared in the middle of a neighborhood and left behind a path of destruction.

Airports shut down, roads were closed and downtown San Francisco essentially closed down. Winds were clocked at over 100mph in some areas. Schools and Universities were closed down. Businesses who stayed open to assist their customers with supplies that sold out in hours. Some say it was worst storm in 20 years.

Power outages are becoming increasingly more common during the winter months. Climate changes have seen the number of major storms increase and they are causing a wide path of destruction and inconvenience.

If you have a business or educational institution your emergency preparedness plan should include a power generator to keep the power on during a power outage.

This not only applies to brick and mortar businesses, but on-line businesses as well. During a loss of power an online educational program loses contact with its students.

The availability of a commercial rental power generator is as close as your telephone or computer. As one of winter’s biggest necessities, a rental power generator will keep your doors open and your electronic equipment in operation.

In addition, a rental power generator is probably one of the most important items on your list if you are planning an outdoor activity such as a wedding or concert.

How would you do if a super-storm hit your home or business? Are you prepared? The Supercell that hit land recently caused damage beyond anyone’s anticipation. As one of the strongest storm cells in over 10 years, over 640 power lines were brought down; entire sections of the community will need to be rebuilt; food is hard to come by due the stores being shut down; and over 105,000 separate properties and businesses were affected. Hail stones hard and large enough to break windows and crash cars and windows as well as winds over 150 mph were felt.

Initial estimates of damages due to this storm could reach $150 million. Public transportation customers were stranded, roads flooded, and transportation was stopped. Everyone was stranded in the area for over two days. During the peak time of the storm, there were over 6,000 lightning strikes.

Proper maintenance of your generator will assure your safety and that your generator will work when you need it to. If your power generator either portable or permanently placed requires diesel fuel, check your fuel periodically for oxidation. Diesel fuel generally oxidizes after 12 months. A fuel stabilizer will keep your fuel from going bad.

Check your fuel filter often for any clogging. Follow the equipment manufacturer’s instructions to prevent any problems with your fuel filter.

Many of nature’s elements can be blamed for causing massive power outages. Now nature’s critters are taking their turn.

Recently a squirrel was blamed for causing a power outage that shut off power to thousands of homes and businesses. It seems that the squirrel had entered an electrical substation and found his way into the equipment causing a short that shut down the equipment. Sixty two hundred users felt the effect and lost their power.

A business that had just rented a commercial power generator was able to withstand the outage with minimal impacts to the business.